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A Potential New Mouse Model of Axial Spondyloarthritis Involving the Complement System

A Potential New Mouse Model of Axial Spondyloarthritis Involving the Complement System

Spondyloarthritis (SpA) represents a group of inflammatory diseases that are characterized by inflammation and tissue damage within the spine, sacro-iliac joints and/or peripheral joints. Axial spondyloarthritis (AxSpA) involve spine but not peripheral

Flourish | A Blog about Arthritis, Wellness & Health

Flourish | A Blog about Arthritis, Wellness & Health

Pain and fatigue are the main reasons people with arthritis are reluctant to embark on a meal planning journey. Isn't it more enticing to grab a quick bite or order pizza? The problem is that a typical Western diet high in processed meats, refined starches,

A Working Life with Rheumatoid Arthritis: The Big Change That Made It Manageable for Me

A Working Life with Rheumatoid Arthritis: The Big Change That Made It Manageable for Me

I wake up on the couch, the crush of a velvet pillow imprinted on my cheek. The rhythmic tick of the grandfather clock echoes in the stillness. I rub the sleep from my eyes and go check on the kids. They are both asleep. I adjust the blanket on the older boy,

How to Stay Active at Home With RA

How to Stay Active at Home With RA

With a little creativity, you can remain active at home. Check out these ideas that might inspire you to move in new and different ways. 1. Check in with an expert. Before delving into an exercise, it’s best to make sure you know how to move in a way that

How to Improve Your Sleep With Gout

How to Improve Your Sleep With Gout

When you have gout, symptoms like pain and swelling can make it difficult for you to sleep well at night. Gout is caused by a buildup of uric acid crystals in the joints (most often the big toes, but it can also occur in knees, ankles, feet, hands, wrists, or

Top tips for walking with arthritis

Top tips for walking with arthritis

Walking is recommended for people with arthritis as it’s low impact, helps to keep the joints flexible, helps bone health and reduces the risk of osteoporosis. If you do experience pain or you’re very stiff afterwards try doing a bit less, factor in more

How can we support children to understand and manage painful joints and muscles?

How can we support children to understand and manage painful joints and muscles?

Painful joints and muscles are common in children. Despite this, there’s still lots we don’t know about why pain happens and how it’s different in children compared to adults. It’s important that when children see their doctor, they receive the right

Understanding nutrition labels on food when you have arthritis

Understanding nutrition labels on food when you have arthritis

Certain ingredients can make arthritis symptoms worse, such as added sugar that can contribute to fatigue, or unhealthy fats and refined carbohydrates that can contribute to inflammation. Carrying excess weight can also put additional stress on

Managing Bad Days With Psoriatic Arthritis

Managing Bad Days With Psoriatic Arthritis

Managing Bad Days With Psoriatic Arthritis Managing Bad Days With Psoriatic Arthritis By Frances Downey, as told to Sarah Ludwig Rausch I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis 9 years ago. Looking back, I realize that I had the symptoms for quite a while